Geri Lu Dawson

Geri Lu Dawson, 76, entered into rest on November 29, 2012 in Lodi, California. She was born on

March 3, 1936. Geri was the middle of three children, and is

preceded in death by her adopted

family Frank,

Virginia and Elsie Hanauer and her brother, Gerald Dawson. She leaves behind her loving sister, Ruth Dawson, her extended family at Mina-Tree Signs, and many friends.

Geri graduated from St. Andrew's High School in Pasadena, California. She worked for a CPA until she was hired as a teller at Valley Bank. She worked her way up to Vice President in charge of operations. She moved north to Ione and opened a school for tellers. She later worked for 20 years as an Administrative Assistant in Stockton for Mina-Tree Signs until she retired in 2009.

Geri loved spending time with her family and friends. She was an animal enthusiast, and loved and owned horses and dogs. She looked forward to her annual trip to Tahoe with her sister, Ruth, and other dear friends. Geri touched many lives with her quick wit and generous spirit. She loved to surprise her friends with little items she thought might be especially meaningful. Money was no object to Geri Lu. She became a grandmother figure to the younger girls in her life, and was a true friend to others. She was always ready to help with any problems or questions. If an answer was needed, be it personal problems, grammar, manners, you name it...all who knew and loved her depended on Geri to have an answer.

She will be greatly missed as she had such an impact on every life she touched.

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